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CA09 GBZ

2009 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Swift57,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 GBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,789 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,914 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,448 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,252 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,568 miles

Front 185 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Handbrake low

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,878 miles

185 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Rear Foot brake slow

Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

185 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Rear Foot brake slow

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,496 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder to 2mm

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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CA09 GBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA09 GBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA09 GBZ registered?

CA09 GBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is CA09 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 GBZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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